About Florissant:

Florissant, Colorado is a magical place in the Teller County Rocky Mountains. With its huge rock formations, much of it looks like scenes straight out of an old western movie. The town of Florissant was established in 1870. It is located on Highway 24 between Divide and Lake George. The Florissant Fossil Beds are a popular tourist destination located just south of town. You can discover fossils and petrified redwoods at this famous national monument. Located near Pike National Forest, it is only a short drive to Eleven Mile Reservoir, Eleven Mile Canyon, and Spinney Mountain State Park. These parks offer great fishing, camping and hiking opportunities to Florissant residents.

Florissant Weather

We especially love the Florissant Co weather.  Because of the weather phenomenon known as the banana belt effect, Florissant enjoys slightly milder winters than some of the nearby neighboring communities. Florissant has an over all pleasant climate and when the snows do come, they are typically the more dry and fluffy snow that is easy to deal with. How much snow does Florissant get? Florissant averages 84" of snow a year! However, snow is a funny thing in Colorado. With the intense high altitude sunshine, all the snow can be gone by lunch! Teller county is also known for their efficiency in keeping the roads clear. South facing entrances and driveways also go far to keep snow removal at a minimum therefore, south facing homes are more prized in this area!

Living and Working in Florissant Colorado

Some of the obstacles for living and working in Florissant are the availability of cellular phone service and high speed internet providers. Due to the Rocky Mountain terrain, there are areas in Florissant where cellular service is patchy or non-existent. Most places should have access to internet either high speed through local providers Century Link and Pikes or a satellite provider. Like many other Colorado areas, some rural properties may allow for horses and livestock, however your well permit may not cover watering livestock. It is a good idea to check that any property you purchase will accommodate your intended use.

What is the Population of Florissant Colorado?

Florissant is a small town of approximately 166 people. There are only a handful of local businesses, so most people will be commuting to nearby towns for work, retired or working from home. Drop in to walk the hottest corner 😉 in the tiny Mountain town of Florissant Colorado via Google Street View  Although the town is small, it is also a thorough-fare for travels headed out by way of hwy 24 to access the mountain sports offered by the Colorado mountains such as local, hiking, fishing, prospecting, skiing, snowboarding and the like. HIKING INFORMATION LINK